startup chile CASE STUDY

SEED

In 2010, the Chilean government launched a bold program to position
Chile as the innovation and entrepreneurship hub of Latin America. Seven years
later, Startup-Chile has become one of the most popular global accelerators,
named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Latin America, and is ranked
19th globally and 1st regionally on the Global Entrepreneurship Development Index.
For 7 years, YouNoodle has been the Chilean government’s core technology and startup
sourcing and selection partner.

Startup Chile SEED

Start-up Chile SEED is an acceleration program for companies with a functional product
and early validation. Under this program, Start-Up Chile offers equity free money, a 6-month
acceleration program, one-year working visa, as well as access to co-working space and business
perks and benefits. In addition, Start-up Chile runs a program called The S Factory for early-stage
companies with a female founder, and offers follow-on funds for top performing startups incorporated in Chile.